Vacuubrand BVC professional G User Manual Page 1

page 1 of 68BioChem-VacuuCenterBVC controlBVC control GBVC professionalBVC professional GInstructions for useTechnology for Vacuum Systems

page 10 of 68Safety during operation➨ Avoid interactions of the media in the collection bottle absolutely. Comply with material safety data sheets an

page 11 of 68➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan-gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or polluting uids, vapors and gases

page 12 of 68+ Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may be polluted. Take adequate

page 13 of 68Electronic equipment is never 100% fail-safe. This may lead to an indenite status of the equipment. Failure of the pumping unit (

page 14 of 68➨ Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. Ensure that the pump cannot be operated accidentally.➨ Is

page 15 of 68TypeBVC control / GBVC professional / GPumpMaximum pumping speed(ISO 21360) at 50/60 Hzcfm(m3/h)0.4/ 0.5(0.7 / 0.85)Ultimate vacuum (abso

page 16 of 68We reserve the right for technical modications without prior notice!TypeBVC control / GBVC professional / GSystemVolume of collection bo

page 17 of 68We reserve the right for technical modications without prior notice!Components Wetted materialsPumpHousing cover insert PTFE, carbon rei

page 18 of 68Position Designation1 Pump ME 1C2 Mains connection3 Fuse holder4 On / Off switch5 Touch panel6 Rating plate7 Outlet8 Connection tubing9 H

page 19 of 68 BVC control G617214121310119481553 BVC professional61721412131011948155316

page 2 of 68Trademark index:VACUU•LAN® (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS®, VACUU•CONTROLTM, chemistry-HYBRIDTM, Peltronic®, TURBO•MODETM, VARIO®

page 20 of 68 BVC professional G61721412131011948155316System switched offSystem switched onOn / Off switchAttention: Operate the on/off switch only

page 21 of 68Read and comply with the document ”Safety information for vacuum equipment - Sicher-Sicher-heitshinweise für Vakuumgeräte”!1Safety

page 22 of 68 Operation BVC control / BVC control GDo not press the keys. Only touch the keys of the touch panel.The keys “+“ and “-“ have to be touch

page 23 of 68NOTICEDepending on ambient atmospheric pressure (depending on altitude or weather conditions) and on the vapor pressure of the media insi

page 24 of 68 Operation BVC professional / BVC professional GDo not press the keys. Only touch the keys of the touch panel.The keys “+“ and “-“ have t

page 25 of 68Depending on ambient atmospheric pressure (depending on altitude or weather conditions) and on the vapor pressure of the media inside the

page 26 of 68 Level sensor of BVC professional / BVC professional GThe sensor foil is located on the bottle support.The level sensor gives an alarm an

page 27 of 68Use only the original VACUUBRAND BVC bottle or the original spare bot-tle (see “Accessories - Spare parts”).Do not x adhesive foil or so

page 28 of 68The BVC professional (with 4l polypropylene bottle) is equipped with quick couplings at the bottle head (1) and at the inlet of the

page 29 of 68Silencer at the outletAttention: Dust-laden gases, deposits and con-densed solvent vapor can restrict air ow out the silencer. T

page 3 of 68ContentsSafety information! ...4Important information! ...

page 30 of 68 ShutdownShort-term:Empty bottle.Has the pump been exposed to condensate?Set the VHCpro to continuous aspiration and the BVC to max

page 31 of 68FilterMidisart® 20000.20 µm PTFEINsartorius stedimThe hydrophobic lter retains water and aqueous solu-tions also in the form of a

page 32 of 68Emptying the collection bottle of the BVC control and BVC control GCheck liquid level in the collection bottle regu-larly.Maximally admis

page 33 of 68Emptying the collection bottle of the BVC professional and BVC professional GThe level sensor switches off the pump at a liquid level

page 34 of 68Vent the collection bottle.Remove the tubing at the inlet of the pump or disconnect coupling.Remove screw cap from the collection bottle

page 35 of 68AutoclavingThe collection bottle with bottle head and screw cap, the quick coupling and the lter are des-ignated for steam sterilizatio

page 36 of 68+ Using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage, malfunction and/or failure of the equipment.+ Chlorine permeates the hydropho

page 37 of 68Sekusept® PlusThe use of the disinfectant Sekusept® Plus (Manufacturer: Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG, Düs-seldorf, Germany) in ext

page 38 of 68At the factory, the level sensor is adjusted either to the 4l polypropylene bottle or to the coated 2l glass bottle (G version) at standa

page 39 of 68NOTICEDo not attach adhesive foil or anything similar to level sensor or to the side of the bottle directly next to the sensor.adhesive f

page 4 of 68Safety information!Important information!+ Keep this manual complete and accessible to per-sonnel at all times!+ Read this manual carefull

page 40 of 68Adjustment routine for BVC professional with 4l polypropylene bot-tle from software version V1.6, see rating plateAction Reaction Meaning

page 41 of 68Adjustment routine for BVC professional with 2l glass bottle from software version V1.6, see rating plateAction Reaction MeaningStep 1Tou

page 42 of 68Assembling of componentsAttach new lter.Observe ow direction. Position lter with the printed side “IN” towards the bottle.Attach

page 43 of 68 Assembling a second VHCpro connection set (with / without coupling) or conversion to quick coupling VHCpro - bottle)Empty bottle.De

page 44 of 68BVC with polypropylene bottleInsert hose connection (1a) with seal ring (2) or coupling (1b) with seal ring (2) in the screw cap.Secure

page 45 of 681234 Assembling quick coupling bottle - pump unit (extension set)Remove tubing.Disassemble hose nozzle.Hold counter piece with open-

page 46 of 68 Assembling a hose nozzle at the bottle head of the BVCEmpty bottle.Decontaminate equipment if necessary.Remove lter with connection tub

page 47 of 68Quick coupling set: VHCpro to bottleQuick coupling made of PVDF, with adapter to connect a VHCpro to a collection bottle. When disconnect

page 48 of 68Collection bottle 4L, made of PP, with protection lter and inlet tube ...635810Collection bottle 2L glass, coated,with pr

page 49 of 68Protection lter with connection hoses ...638266Silicone hose 12/6 mm (length in cm) ... 635741 VacuuHandControl VHCpro ...

page 5 of 68➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + WARNING indicates a hazardous si

page 50 of 68Fault Possible cause Remedy❑ Pump fails to start, system becomes vented.➨Not plugged in, or failure of electrical supply?✔Plug in, or che

page 51 of 68Fault Possible cause Remedy❑Pump is running continuously.➨Leak in the system?✔Check tubing, seals, coupling, and blind cap. Screw in or r

page 52 of 68➨ Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled. ➨ Before starting maintenance, disconnect the electri-cal

page 53 of 68Tools (metric):- Diaphragm key SW 46 (included in the set of seals)- Screw driver Torx TX20- Open-ended wrench SW 19Set of seals BVC

page 54 of 68➨ Unscrew hose nozzle, or hose nozzle with coupling, using an open-ended wrench.➨ Unscrew elbow tting with silencer at the o

page 55 of 68View of the disassembled pump head parts ME 1C1: Cover of housing cover2: Housing cover3: Housing cover insert4: Valves5: Head cove

page 56 of 68➨ Lift diaphragm carefully sidewise.+ Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to lift the diaphragm.➨ Use the diaphragm key to grip the d

page 57 of 68+ If the old diaphragm is difcult to separate from the diaphragm support disc, immerse assembly in naphtha or petroleum ethe

page 58 of 68➨ Position any washers that are present be-tween diaphragm support disc and connec-tion rod.➨ Screw diaphragm clamping disc, diaphr

page 59 of 68➨ Put on housing cover and housing cover in-Put on housing cover and housing cover in-sert.+ Move housing cover insert slightly to ensure

page 6 of 68General information+ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equipment.+ Before operating the equipment read

page 60 of 68➨ Position bottle in the support.➨ Depending on BVC version, position tubing to hose nozzle or quick coupling.Checking the ultimate vacuu

page 61 of 68fuse holder➨ Keep the snap-t squeezed and pull the fuse holder out.➨ The fuse holder contains two fuses of the same type. Replace the de

page 62 of 68Notes on return to the factoryRepair - return - DAkkS calibrationSafety and health of our staff, laws and regulations re-gardin

page 63 of 68We submit repair quotations only on request and always at the customer’s expense. If an order is placed, the costs incurred for problem

page 64 of 68Scrapping and waste disposal:Dispose of the equipment and any components removed from it safely in accordance with all local and

page 65 of 68Health and safety clearance formHealth and safety clearance form for BVC systems and accessories1. Device (Model): ...

page 66 of 68 Description of the decontamination method: Outside: ...

page 67 of 68Hersteller / Manufacturer / Fabricant: VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG · Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim · GermanyHiermit erklärt der Herste

page 68 of 68Disclaimer: Our technical literature is only intended to inform our cus-tomer. The applicability of general empirical values an

page 7 of 68Ensure that the equipment and all components are suit-able for the intended application. Use the system only for aspiration of liquids and

page 8 of 68Provide a rm level platform for the equipment. Ensure a stable position of the pump without any mechanical con-tact except of the pump fe

page 9 of 68Operating conditions➨ The devices have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres.➨ The devices are